West Virginia Housing Grants

The Office of Departmental Grants Management and Oversight (ODGMO) of West Virginia is responsible for housing grants (HUD programs and initiatives) in the state of West Virginia. Although there are funds available to West Virginia residents, not everyone is eligible to apply and receive West Virginia Housing Grants. The ODGMO has set a list of policy priorities.

Housing Grants for Low-Income Residents in West Virginia

West Virginia's local government has set aside financial assistance for residents with no or low-income. According to the latest research, with an average household income of $37,989.00 per year, only 77.80% of the population paid off their mortgages on their homes. The average home value in West Virginia is $94,500.00. The main initiative behind this policy is to assist residents financially while they look for jobs or improve their income.

Housing Grants for Green Homes in West Virginia

There are currently 881,000 households in the state of West Virginia. The local government in West Virginia actively promotes green initiatives in the housing sector. Funds are available for residents of West Virginia to improve the sustainability of their homes through energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and healthy design. For metropolitan and some regional areas in West Virginia, housing grants are also given to households to improve location efficiency and disaster resiliency.

Housing Grants for Minorities in West Virginia

To overcome discrimination due to race, color, nationality, gender, religion, disability, or familial status, the department of housing in West Virginia actively promotes fair housing by providing financial assistance in the form of housing grants to the minorities of West Virginia.

Housing Grants for Home Businesses

For residents of West Virginia who run businesses at home, they are eligible to apply for housing grants in addition to small business grants. If you use your home as a platform for improving other outcomes, such as business, education, health, or environment, the HUD initiatives will be able to provide you with the funding you need.

To apply for housing grants in West Virginia, contact West Virginia financial aid agencies.

Housing Grants in Local States

Recent Housing Grant Recipients

Recipient	Project, Industry, Purpose	Amount
IT Interactive Services Inc (Government Grant)	Project: Participate in relevant European and Asian trade shows Industry: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Purpose: Business Development and Trade Shows	163523.00
Dean Alan Neil Wilson (Government Grant)	Project: Purchase fish boat Industry: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Purpose: Equipment	49923.00
Atlantic Lumber Products (Government Fellowship)	Project: Expand lumber manufacturing facility Industry: Manufacturing, Mining and Energy Purpose: Expansion Capital	40000.00
Radarsat International Inc (Government Loan)	Project: Process & market data from satellites & from Canadian Radarsat satellite Industry: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Purpose: Product Development / Improvement	3100000.00
Roland Niganobe (Government Grant)	Project: Marketing plan--architectural design Industry: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Purpose: Marketing	3150.00